American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Schl Alld Hlth Scis
Speech Language & Hrng Sciences
3601 4th St STOP 6073
Lubbock, TX 79430
Phone: (806)743-5678
Fax: (806)743-5670
E-mail Address: maria.guadalcazar@ttuhsc.edu
http://www.ttuhsc.edu/sah

CAA Accreditation Information

Accredited
Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
CAA Accredited (MS) (2008 - 2016)
Next Accreditation Review: August 2015
Accredited
Clinical Entry-Level Doctoral Degree Audiology
CAA Accredited (clinical entry level AuD) (2008 - 2016)
Next Accreditation Review: August 2015

Programs


Undergraduate Degree - Bachelor of Science (BS)

General

Administrative Location:
School of Allied Health Sciences
Combined Degree Programs Offered:
No
Distance Education Availability:
Degree program does not offer a distance education option.
Part-time Enrollment:
The degree program does not accept part-time students.
Multicultural/Bilingual Emphasis:
The program does not offer a multicultural or bilingual emphasis.
Study Abroad Opportunities:
The degree program does not offer study abroad opportunities.
Areas of Research:
Hearing aids/assistive listening technology
Hearing: Normal processes, disorders
Augmentative/alternative communication
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Autism
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 2
Total dollar amount: $118,000
Federally funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
State funded research grant(s) : 1
Total dollar amount: $20,000
State funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
No postdoctoral opportunities
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Seniors can choose a pre-SLP or pre-AuD track and enroll in a clinical assisting course for either track.
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Application Process:
University online application

Enrollment

Total Undergraduate Enrollment:
108

Graduation

Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 51
Part time: 0
Total: 51

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Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology - Master of Science (MS)

General

Administrative Location:
School of Allied Health Sciences
Combined Degree Programs Offered:
No
Distance Education Availability:
Degree program does not offer a distance education option.
Part-time Enrollment:
The degree program does not accept part-time students.
Multicultural/Bilingual Emphasis:
The program does not offer a multicultural or bilingual emphasis.
Study Abroad Opportunities:
The degree program does not offer study abroad opportunities.
Areas of Research:
Hearing aids/assistive listening technology
Hearing: Normal processes, disorders
Augmentative/alternative communication
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Autism
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 2
Total dollar amount: $118,000
Federally funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
State funded research grant(s) : 1
Total dollar amount: $20,000
State funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
No postdoctoral opportunities
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Students have the opportunity to co-treat with occupational therapy students.
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: Dr. Melinda Corwin
E-Mail Address: melinda.corwin@ttuhsc.edu
Clinic Director:
Renee Bogschutz
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: January 15
Application Process:
University online application
Application Requirements:
Undergraduate degree in CSD
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score
Personal interview
Average GRE:
Verbal Reasoning: 147-164
Quantitative Reasoning: 148-156
Analytical Writing: 3.5-4.5
Average GPA:
3.66
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 173
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 173
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 42
Part time: 0
Total: 42
Number of Admission Offers with Funding:
Number of students offered admission with funding: 19

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
36
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 36
Part-time students: 0
Total: 36
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 71
Part-time students: 0
Total: 71

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 61
Additional Requirements:
Comprehensive exam
Time to Degree (CED):
Total semesters: 5
Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 36
Part time: 0
Total: 36

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Clinical Entry Level Doctoral Degree in Audiology - Doctor of Audiology (AuD)

General

Administrative Location:
School of Allied Health Sciences
Combined Degree Programs Offered:
Clinical doctoral/research doctoral (e.g., AuD/PhD)
Distance Education Availability:
Degree program does not offer a distance education option.
Part-time Enrollment:
The degree program does not accept part-time students.
Multicultural/Bilingual Emphasis:
The program does not offer a multicultural or bilingual emphasis.
Study Abroad Opportunities:
The degree program does not offer study abroad opportunities.
Areas of Research:
Hearing aids/assistive listening technology
Hearing: Normal processes, disorders
Augmentative/alternative communication
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Autism
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 2
Total dollar amount: $118,000
Federally funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
State funded research grant(s) : 1
Total dollar amount: $20,000
State funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
No postdoctoral opportunities
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Program is within the health sciences center.
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: Candace Bourland Hicks
E-Mail Address: candace.hicks@ttuhsc.edu
Clinic Director:
Jeremy Donai
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: February 01
Application Process:
University online application
Application Requirements:
Personal interview
Other: Undergraduate degree
Average GRE:
Verbal Reasoning: 146-161
Quantitative Reasoning: 136-152
Analytical Writing: 3-5
Average GPA:
3.55
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 67
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 67
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 23
Part time: 0
Total: 23
Number of Admission Offers with Funding:
Number of students offered admission with funding: 23

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
10
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 12
Part-time students: 0
Total: 12
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 43
Part-time students: 0
Total: 43

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 105
Additional Requirements:
Comprehensive exam
Other: clinical research project
Time to Degree (CED):
Total semesters: 11
Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 10
Part time: 0
Total: 10

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Research Doctoral Degree in Speech and Hearing Science - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

General

Administrative Location:
School of Allied Health Sciences
Combined Degree Programs Offered:
Clinical doctoral/research doctoral (e.g., AuD/PhD)
Distance Education Availability:
Degree program does not offer a distance education option.
Part-time Enrollment:
Yes
Study Abroad Opportunities:
The degree program does not offer study abroad opportunities.
Areas of Research:
Hearing aids/assistive listening technology
Hearing: Normal processes, disorders
Augmentative/alternative communication
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Autism
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 2
Total dollar amount: $118,000
Federally funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
State funded research grant(s) : 1
Total dollar amount: $20,000
State funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
No postdoctoral opportunities
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Degree consists of individualized programs for each student.
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: Rajinder Koul
E-Mail Address: rajinder.koul@ttuhsc.edu
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: April 30
Application deadline for Spring admission: October 15
Application deadline for Summer admission: April 30
Application Process:
University online application
Application Requirements:
Letters of recommendation: 3
Personal interview
Writing sample/essay: 1
Other: undergraduate or graduate degree in CSD or related field
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 2
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 2
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 2
Part time: 0
Total: 2
Number of Admission Offers with Funding:
Number of students offered admission with funding: 0

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
2
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 1
Part-time students: 0
Total: 1
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 9
Part-time students: 6
Total: 15

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 81
Additional Requirements:
Comprehensive exam
Dissertation
Other: pre-dissertation project
Research doctoral degrees granted:
0

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